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The Boy's Word: Blood on the Asphalt 2023

“The boys don't apologize”

★ 8.6/10 · 215 votes TV-PG DramaCrime 1 seasons · 8 eps Ended
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What is The Boy's Word: Blood on the Asphalt?

The television series "The Boy's Word" takes place in the late 1980s, a time of significant change in the USSR. During this era, the country's life became unstable and unpredictable.

Type
TV series
Year
2023
Status
Ended
Episodes
8
Runtime
52 minutes
First aired
Nov 9, 2023
Last aired
Dec 21, 2023
Original language
RU
Origin
RU
Networks
NTV , START, Wink
Genres
Drama, Crime
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The television series "The Boy's Word" takes place in the late 1980s, a time of significant change in the USSR. During this era, the country's life became unstable and unpredictable. The series explores the challenges faced by young people as they navigate this new reality. The show focuses on the lives of Andrey and his family, including his mother and five-year-old sister. Andrey attends a music school, where he encounters street teenagers who often harass him. In an effort to protect himself, Andrey forms a connection with one of these teenagers, Marat. The series delves into the complexities of Andrey's relationships with his peers and the difficulties of growing up in a rapidly changing environment.

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Should you watch it?

“Amid late-eighties USSR perestroika, young Andrey navigates rising city street crime by befriending a street teenager.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores a turbulent historical era
  • engaging coming-of-age crime narrative
Keep in mind
  • features difficult street crime themes

Watch it if you are interested in historical crime dramas set during the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The series deals with street crime and instability during the late 1980s in the USSR.

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Season 1 · 8 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When does the series take place?

The series is set in the late 1980s during perestroika in the USSR.

What genres does the series belong to?

It is classified as a drama and crime television series.

What year was the show released?

The series was released in 2023.

Who is the main character introduced in the synopsis?

The main character is Andrey, who lives with his mother and five-year-old sister and studies at a music school.

Why does Andrey befriend Marat?

Andrey befriends Marat, a street teenager, to protect himself from harassment by other street teenagers.